Manager - Risk Assessment & Compliance - SOX

Location Gurgaon

Working Hours/Shifts 06 am - 10 pm [Rotational], Work from Office Mode

Gurgaon

Purpose of the Role:

We are seeking a Manager to oversee vendor security risk assessment before onboarding vendors and ensure compliance with statutory, internal, tax audits, and SOX requirements. This role requires strong expertise in risk assessment, audit processes, and regulatory compliance across multiple markets. The ideal candidate should have experience in vendor risk management, financial audits, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Vendor Security Risk Assessment:

- Lead the security risk assessment process for new vendors before onboarding.

- Ensure compliance with Securimate or other third-party risk management frameworks.

- Work with IT security, procurement, and legal teams to evaluate vendor security posture and mitigate risks.

- Develop and implement vendor risk assessment frameworks, policies, and best practices.

- Monitor and periodically reassess vendor security compliance to mitigate potential risks.

2. Audit & Compliance Management:

- Oversee and coordinate Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, and Tax Audit processes across multiple markets (India, Sopac, MENA, Thailand, and Singapore).

- Ensure timely and accurate submission of audit-related documentation in compliance with local regulations.

- Address and resolve audit findings by working closely with internal and external auditors.

- Strengthen internal controls to ensure risk mitigation and compliance.

3. SOX Compliance:

- Lead SOX compliance initiatives by implementing and monitoring internal controls across multiple markets.

- Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act requirements, focusing on financial reporting accuracy and risk management.

- Conduct periodic SOX testing, identify control gaps, and drive remediation plans.

- Partner with global finance and compliance teams to improve SOX frameworks and governance.

4. Cross-functional Coordination & Process Improvement:

- Collaborate with finance, procurement, IT security, and legal teams to align vendor risk assessment with compliance and business objectives.

- Develop and implement risk-based strategies for vendor onboarding and audit compliance.

- Continuously enhance audit and compliance processes to improve efficiency and reduce risks.

- Provide training and awareness sessions on vendor security risk and audit compliance for internal stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications & Skills:

- Education: CA Qualified + Bachelor's/master's degree in finance, Accounting, Risk Management or a related field.

- Experience: 7 + years of experience post CA Qualification in vendor risk management, financial audits, compliance, and SOX regulations.

Technical Skills:

- Strong understanding of vendor security risk assessment frameworks and on financial statements

- Expertise in audit processes, SOX compliance, and internal controls.

- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) for financial reporting and vendor management.

- Proficiency in risk management tools and compliance frameworks.

Soft Skills:

- Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.

- High attention to detail and analytical mindset.